Ch. 246                                          LAWS OF MARYLAND

(B) EACH EMPLOYEE OF THE ADMINISTRATION IS ENTITLED TO THE
COMPENSATION PROVIDED IN THE STATE BUDGET.

(C) IN CONDUCTING THEIR OPERATIONS, THE COMMISSION AND
ADMINISTRATION SHALL STATE RESOURCES AND COORDINATE THEIR
ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE EFFICIENT UTILIZATION OF
RESOURCES IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR FUNCTIONS.

18-204. 18-202 18-204.

(a)  In addition to any other powers granted and duties

imposed by this title, the State Scholarship [Board]

ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION ADMINISTRATION has the powers and
duties set forth in this section.

(b)  Except as otherwise provided in this title, the [Board]
ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION ADMINISTRATION shall:

(1)  Administer the scholarship AND TUITION ASSISTANCE
programs under this title AND TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS UNDER
TITLE 18 OF THIS ARTICLE;

(2)  Issue AND DISSEMINATE public information about
these scholarships;

(3)  Regulate the form and submission of applications
for these scholarships AND FORMS FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE UNDER
TITLE 18 OF THIS ARTICLE THIS TITLE; and

(4)  Conduct conferences and interviews with
applicants to evaluate their eligibility.

(c)  The [Board] ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION ADMINISTRATION
may adopt any rule or regulation necessary to carry out its
powers and duties.

(d)  The [Board] ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION ADMINISTRATION:

(1)  Shall administer any federal program of
scholarships or grants to students or institutions; and

(2)  May do anything necessary to comply with any
federal law relating to these scholarships or grants.

(e)  The [Board] ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION ADMINISTRATION
shall:

(1)  Arrange for the competitive examination required
of applicants for certain scholarships; and

(2)  Send the results of the examination to the
appropriate institutions and to the person who awards the
scholarship.

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